minature Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hi there one of my girls has had a bald patch at the front of her neck for a couple of months now, and now the weather has warmed up a bit she seems to be having a full neck moult. I thought this was fairly normal (after reading several websites) but now 2 of my other girls seem to also be having a neck moult. Is this just coincidence or somethign more sinister. I am fairly new to chicken problems, as although we have had our chickens for nearly a year now, we have only had an illness with one of ours who we sadly lost just a couple of weeks ago So does anyone have any thoughts or do you think it is normal. Also I could post a photo to show you (but I dont know how) thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeckyBeak Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Neck moults are where they moult in their first year, though seems a bit late. Have you checked for mites/louse? They may be pecking thier feathers out becuase of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minature Posted February 18, 2011 Author Share Posted February 18, 2011 I have checked for mites, and they are treated regularly. I think they must just be moulting, well I will keep my fingers crossed that that is all it is. Thanks for your help though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenNutter Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Mabel my frzzle moulted for the first time at the end of her first year entirely on her head and neck and nowhere else. She looked awful, and it was quite a long time before it all grew back. She looks beautiful now, such a cutie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
